BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS INFORMATION FORM

Name of Board/Commission

Winston-Salem Police Officers Retirement Commission

Date 05/16/2017

Authority for Creation

The authority for establishing this Commission is Article III of Chapter 128 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended to apply to the City. The Commission was created by Section 15-33 of the City Code.

Purpose/Function

The Commission has the responsibility to see that the plan is administered in accordance with its terms and in conformity with the state plan to the extent practicable. This includes duty to approve all requests for retirement from its membership. Establish rules and regulations for administration of the plan, develop a Fiscal Year Annual Report for City Council indicating financial condition of the plan, keep members of the plan advised of amendments and changes.

Method of Appointment

Three members are appointed by the City Council upon the recommendation of the Mayor. These members are as follows: one representative from the Finance Committee; one representative who is retired under the plan; and one representative who is a citizen of the city, but not officially connected with the governing body of any municipality or entitled to participate in the plan. For specific information on non-appointees, see Section 15-33.

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